Civic Intelligence

Wepower

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-3591958

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 30, 2024

Organization Profilewww.wepowerstl.org

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20 S Sarah StreetSaint Louis, MO 63108

(314) 391-8033

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

64th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$123,857

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

98th percentile

319%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

6.4%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$975,850

Up $743,045 (+319%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$822,034

Up $721,286 (+716%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$153,816

Up $21,759 (+16%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,269,223

Up $137,383 (+6.4%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$2,007,937

Down $64,103 (-3.1%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$261,286

Up $201,486 (+337%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $62,645Liabilities 2018: $10,724Net Assets 2018: $51,9212018Assets 2019: $60,679Liabilities 2019: $34,050Net Assets 2019: $26,6292019Assets 2020: $75,657Liabilities 2020: $63,888Net Assets 2020: $11,7692020Assets 2021: $83,554Liabilities 2021: $55,620Net Assets 2021: $27,9342021Assets 2022: $232,805Liabilities 2022: $132,057Net Assets 2022: $100,7482022Assets 2023: $975,850Liabilities 2023: $153,816Net Assets 2023: $822,0342023Assets 2024: $1,224,465Liabilities 2024: $130,327Net Assets 2024: $1,094,1382024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$975,850
Liabilities$153,816
Net Assets$822,034
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2018: $364,157Expenses 2018: $312,356Net Income 2018: $51,8012018Revenue 2019: $767,037Expenses 2019: $792,346Net Income 2019: -$25,3092019Revenue 2020: $1,451,477Expenses 2020: $1,475,877Net Income 2020: -$24,4002020Revenue 2021: $1,807,746Expenses 2021: $1,787,165Net Income 2021: $20,5812021Revenue 2022: $2,131,840Expenses 2022: $2,072,040Net Income 2022: $59,8002022Revenue 2023: $2,269,223Expenses 2023: $2,007,937Net Income 2023: $261,2862023Revenue 2024: $3,313,077Expenses 2024: $3,040,973Net Income 2024: $272,1042024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,269,223
Expenses$2,007,937
Net Income$261,286
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 30, 2024
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$2,309,872
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

WEPOWERs mission is to activate community power to re-design education, economic, health, and justice systems to be just and equitable for all.

We activate community power to redesign social systems to be just and equitable for all through (1) developing and supporting leaders and organizations and (2) leading campaigns, coalitions, and innovative initiatives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$231,138$896,473▲ $665,335
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$47,500-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$23,472-
Accounts Receivable$1,667$7,405▲ $5,738
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$1,000-
Total Assets$232,805$975,850▲ $743,045
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$132,057$143,131▲ $11,074
Other Liabilities-$10,685-
Total Liabilities$132,057$153,816▲ $21,759
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$100,748$748,701▲ $647,953
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$73,333▲ $73,333
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$100,748$822,034▲ $721,286
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$232,805$975,850▲ $743,045
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Charli CookseyChief Executive OfficerFT$123,857$123,857
Alicia AlexanderVice President of DevelopmentFT$109,106$109,106

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew YawitzBoard Chair
Erica HendersonDirector
Mary McKayDirector
Rebeccah BennettDirector
April FulstoneSecretary
Abdul-Kaba AbdullahTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,289,567
Program Service Revenue
$7,352
Investment Income
$38
Other Revenue
$-27,734
All Other Contributions
$2,143,988
Change in Net Assets
$261,286
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,093,018
Other Expenses$892,992
Total Fundraising Expense$299,983
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$21,927
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$508,786$51,771$235,105$795,662
Fees for Services Management$333,402$62,763$12,082$408,247
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$111,471$12,386$0$123,857
Conferences and Meetings$122,272$0$0$122,272
Other Employee Benefits$62,730$12,420$23,778$98,928
Payroll Taxes$52,705$4,821$17,045$74,571
Information Technology$5,983$58,989$2,268$67,240
Travel$45,888$10,131$1,747$57,766
Office Expenses$10,812$45,225$631$56,668
Fees for Services Accounting$0$49,979$0$49,979
Fees for Services Other$0$38,112$0$38,112
Occupancy$17,333$1,793$6,570$25,696
Grants to Domestic Orgs$21,927--$21,927
Fees for Services Legal$5,798$11,372$0$17,170
Other Expenses$10,233$0$0$10,233
Advertising$8,790$852$0$9,642
Insurance$1,998$207$757$2,962
Total Functional Expenses$1,347,133$360,821$299,983$2,007,937
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$40,649
Fundraising Gross Income$12,915
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Employee Retirement Contributions$5,772
Payroll Liabilities$4,913
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

“The Organization's mission statement was updated to: We activate community power to (1) reimagine social systems, (2) develop grassroots leaders and organizations' capacity as agents of systems change and (3) provide support with campaigns, coalitions, and innovative initiatives that transform community visions into reality.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“While the Organization provides a copy of the Form 990 to its Board of Directors before filing, there is not an existing process for the review of the Form 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization requires each director review and attest to their review of the conflict of interest policy. At the time of the review, any possible conflict of interest is to be disclosed and any relevant information provided. For any matter regarding which there is a conflict of interest, the director must disclose such and the disclosure be recorded in the meeting minutes. Following this disclosure, the director will not present when the matter is further discussed and will abstain from any voting related to the matter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The Board of Directors regularly reviews the CEO's performance and compensation to ensure it is reasonable and fair.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization provides access to a download of its most recent Form 990 through its website, the GuideStar website, and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wepower
EIN
82-3591958
Phone
3143918033
Address
20 S Sarah Street, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Signing Officer

Name
Charli Cooksey
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
3143918033
Signed
2024-09-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charli Cooksey
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
20
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
The Charity CFO LLC
Address
1310 Papin Street, Suite 300, Saint Louis, MO 63103
Preparer
Zachary Meyer
Phone
3143901301
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Header, Line B

“The response to Part IV Line 28c was corrected and Schedule L was no longer required to be included. Schedule R was corrected.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0We provided support to our partners as they successfully secured over $160 million in new funding for Missouri children and families. Additionally, we expanded the Early Childhood Power & Policy Action Group to over 200 members. Furthermore, we advocated for childcare providers by defending funding to ensure the continued operation of their centers and enhance teacher quality and retention. Finally, we engaged approximately 80,000 city voters during the Spring aldermanic elections.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0We provided training to thirteen Black women from St. Louis and East St. Louis who are interested in pursuing public office, helping them develop into future public leaders. During this time, three alumni of the Chisholm's Chair Fellowship ran for public office, with two of them winning their respective races.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The response to Part IV Line 28c was corrected and Schedule L was no longer required to be included. Schedule R was corrected.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization's mission statement was updated to: We activate community power to (1) reimagine social systems, (2) develop grassroots leaders and organizations' capacity as agents of systems change and (3) provide support with campaigns, coalitions, and innovative initiatives that transform community visions into reality.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2While the Organization provides a copy of the Form 990 to its Board of Directors before filing, there is not an existing process for the review of the Form 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization requires each director review and attest to their review of the conflict of interest policy. At the time of the review, any possible conflict of interest is to be disclosed and any relevant information provided. For any matter regarding which there is a conflict of interest, the director must disclose such and the disclosure be recorded in the meeting minutes. Following this disclosure, the director will not present when the matter is further discussed and will abstain from any voting related to the matter.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Board of Directors regularly reviews the CEO's performance and compensation to ensure it is reasonable and fair.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organization provides access to a download of its most recent Form 990 through its website, the GuideStar website, and upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Header, Line B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0WEPOWER Elevate
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine2Txt0Elevar Capital Incorporated
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0economic development in low-wealth communities through supporting Black & Latinx entrepreneurs

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$975,850
Liabilities
$153,816
Net assets
$822,034
Revenue
$2,269,223
Expenses
$2,007,937
Net income
$261,286
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.22$0.13$1.09$3.31$3.04$0.27
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.15$0.82$2.27$2.01$0.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.13$0.10$2.13$2.07$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.06$0.03$1.81$1.79$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.06$0.01$1.45$1.48$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.03$0.03$0.77$0.79$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.01$0.05$0.36$0.31$0.05